Installation - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

8O - 20 RESTRAINTS
SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (Continued)
(6) Remove the seat belt retractor (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/FRONT SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - REMOVAL).
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE SIACM FROM THE
MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS IS SERVICED WITH
THE BRACKET AND A NEW ONE WILL COME WITH
THE REPLACEMENT SIACM.
(7) Remove the SIACM retaining nuts and ground
eyelet (Fig. 28).
(8) Pull SIACM out of B-pillar (Fig. 28).
(9) Disconnect the SIACM electrical connector
(Fig. 29).
(10) Remove the SIACM from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

The installation of the driver and passenger side
modules is identical. The orientation of the modules
is the only difference (which way they are tilted).
WARNING: THE MODULES CANNOT BE INTER-
CHANGED. THEY ARE UNIQUE TO EACH SIDE.
(1) Connect the SIACM electrical connector (Fig.
29).
NOTE: Place the ground eyelet over the TOP REAR
(towards the rear of the vehicle) weld stud when
reattaching the SIACM. This location prevents the
eyelet from spinning during tightening.
(2) Position the SIACM in the b-pillar (Fig. 28),
replace ground eyelet, and install the retaining nuts.
Torque the nuts to 20 N·m (175 ± 25 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the seat belt retractor (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/FRONT SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the lower B-pillar trim (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
(5) Connect the harness side of the connector.
Install the lower seat trim.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE
CABLE YET (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM).
(6) Close hood.
(7) Verify vehicle and system operation.
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